46 h. ago New learning module for drug and alcohol support workers can help people in West Lothian kick tobacco

'When a cigarette burns it releases a dangerous cocktail of more than 5,000 chemicals'

Events

49 h. ago £203 heating bill help for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79 due before winter

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replaces Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.

Economics

65 h. ago Confirmation of 'lifeline' winter heating support for West Lothian pensioners is welcomed

Payments will be either £203.40 or £305.10 per household depending on age

Economics

67 h. ago Council deploys fleet of vehicles this week that we typically only see in winter

Drivers in the Central Bedfordshire region may have been held up on journeys in the last few days by a seasonally unusual sight...

Politics

67 h. ago Council deploys fleet of vehicles we only usually see in winter

Drivers in the Central Bedfordshire region may have been held up on journeys in the last few days by a seasonally unusual sight...

Politics

3 d. ago National charity says West Lothian pensioners' café a model for better care

Adam Stachura, the Policy Director at Age Scotland last Thursday’s 11th hour hold was an “opportunity to look to the future.”

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian schools to get more support teachers thanks to extra £1m funding

It comes amid a ‘spike’ in the numbers of pupils needing additional support in schools and to learn at home.

Economics

8 d. ago Cafe in West Lothian pensioners’ housing complex given further two month reprieve

West Lothian Integration Joint Board agreed to a motion put forward by chair Councillor Tom Conn postponing a decision on the cafe in the Rosemount complex in Bathgate until in August.

Politics

8 d. ago Lanarkshire support staff at University of the West of Scotland balloted for strike action

These workers – who include security, cleaning, catering, IT, admin and admissions workers – are vital to the day-to-day running of the university.

Events

1 week ago Scottish Government confirms Winter Heating Payments for pensioners

The Scottish government has confirmed that it will provide Pension Age Winter Heating Payments to pensioner households from 2025/26 onwards, providing a vital lifeline to older and disabled people facing rising energy costs.

Economics

2 w. ago Check if you are due pensioner heating payment worth up to £305 this winter

People over State Pension age in Scotland, England and Wales will receive between £100 and £305 this winter.

Economics

3 w. ago Kanye West briefly shows up at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

Ye, as he is now known, was asked if he was at the courthouse to support Combs, to which he responded ‘yes’Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, briefly came to the New York sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday to support the hip-hop mogul, a longtime friend.Ye, dressed in white, arrived at Manhattan federal court before noon while the trial was on a break. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up to support Sean "Diddy" Combs at trial

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, says he came to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs to support him

Politics

3 w. ago P Diddy trial LIVE updates: Kanye West makes bombshell appearance at court

P Diddy's trial has entered day 23 as the disgraced rapper faces a string of serious allegations at a New York courthouse, and his pal Kanye West has arrived to show his support

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3 w. ago P Diddy trial LIVE updates: Shopping list of item's for 'king nights with women' revealed

P Diddy's trial has entered day 23 as the disgraced rapper faces a string of serious allegations at a New York courthouse, and his pal Kanye West has arrived to show his support

Economics

3 w. ago Jadon Sancho handed Premier League transfer lifeline after Manchester United return confirmed

The latest Man Utd transfer news as Jadon Sancho reportedly attracts interest from three Premier League clubs.

Sport

3 w. ago West Lothian Film Festival announces partnership with breast cancer support charity based in Bathgate

Breast Friends and Family emerged as the winner from 30 nominated organisations

Culture

3 w. ago West Lothian summer holiday support will include free school meals

The money is part of the free school meals programme which ensures youngsters do not lose out during the six week summer holidays which start at the end of this month.

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish Government refuses to rule out changes to pensioners’ winter payment

A spokesperson for John Swinney refused to rule out making changes in the wake of the UK Government’s U-turn on winter heating payments.

Politics

3 w. ago British government reverses policy that limited home heating subsidies for retirees

The British government say it is reversing its unpopular plan to end winter home heating subsidies for millions of retirees

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